Robert Adams Facts for Kids

Robert, Bob or Bobby Adams is a name shared by many different people. This page helps you find the person you are looking for!

Sports Stars

Many people named Robert, Bob, or Bobby Adams have been involved in sports. Here are some of them.

Several talented baseball players have carried this name.

Bob Adams (1920s pitcher) (1901–1996) was an American baseball pitcher who played in the American League.
Bob Adams (1930s pitcher) (1907–1970) was another American baseball pitcher, but he played in the National League.
Bobby Adams (1921–1997) was a Major League Baseball infielder. An infielder plays positions like first base, second base, third base, or shortstop.
Bob Adams (first baseman) (born 1952) played in Major League Baseball as a utility player, meaning he could play several different positions.

Bob Adams (footballer) (1917–1970) was an English footballer. He played for teams like Bristol Rovers, Cardiff City, and Millwall in the Football League.
Bob Adams (American football) (born 1946) was an American football tight end. He played for several teams in the National Football League (NFL).
Robert Adams (Australian footballer) (born 1949) played Australian rules football.

Bob Adams (decathlete) (1924–2019) was a Canadian decathlete. A decathlon is an athletics event where competitors take part in ten different track and field events.
Robert Adams (rower) (born 1942) is a Canadian rower.

Some people named Robert Adams have played roles in government and public service.

Robert Adams Jr. (1849–1906) was a member of the US House of Representatives for Pennsylvania. He served in this important role from 1893 to 1906.
Robert Patten Adams (1831–1911) was a judge and politician in Tasmania, Australia. A puisne judge is a judge who is not the chief judge of a court.
Robert H. Adams (1792–1830) was a US senator from Mississippi in 1830. Senators help make laws for their country.

Many other individuals named Robert, Bob, or Bobby Adams have made contributions in various fields.

Robert Adams (photographer) (born 1937) is a famous American photographer. His work often focuses on the changing landscapes of the American West.
Robert Adams (architect) (1540–1595) was an English architect. Architects design buildings.
Robert Adams (sculptor and designer) (1917–1983) was a British sculptor and designer. Sculptors create art by shaping materials like stone or metal.
Robert Adams (handgun designer) (1810–1880) was a British designer and maker of firearms.

Robert Adams (science fiction writer) (1933–1990) was an American writer known for his science fiction and fantasy stories. His most famous works are in his Horseclans series.
Robert Merrihew Adams (born 1937) is an American philosopher. Philosophers study big questions about knowledge, values, and existence.
Robert Adams (spiritual teacher) (1928–1997) was an American teacher of Advaita Vedanta, which is a philosophy about non-dualism (the idea that everything is one).

Robert Adams (physician) (1791–1875) was an Irish physician. Physicians are doctors who help people stay healthy.
Robert Adams (sailor) (1790–?) was an American sailor and explorer.
Sir Robert Bellew Adams (1856–1928) was a British general. He received the Victoria Cross in 1897, which is a very high award for bravery in battle.
Robert Adams (actor) (1906–1965) was an important black actor who helped open doors for others in the acting world.
Robert McCormick Adams Jr. (1926–2018) was an American anthropologist. Anthropologists study human societies and cultures.
Rob Adams (architect) (born 1948) is the director of City Design for the City of Melbourne, Australia. He helps plan how the city looks and functions.
Robert Adams II (1832–1882) was a cotton planter and an officer in the army during the American Civil War.